When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Details
Release date1976-11-27
Runtime122 min
GenresDrama
DirectorSidney Lumet
CastFaye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight, Wesley Addy, Arthur Burghardt
ProductionMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
CountriesUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish
AwardsWon 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 27 nominations total
